HSE Manager

HSE Manager Opportunity – Tier 1 M&E Contractor - Central London We are working with a tier 1 M&E contractor with a dominant presence across the commercial, data centre and life sciences construction sectors is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to join their expanding London division. With a substantial pipeline of secured work and continued project wins across Central London, the business is in a significant growth phase. This presents a genuine opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a contractor known for delivering complex, high-value projects while offering some of the most competitive salaries and career progression opportunities in the market. The Role As HSE Manager, you will take full ownership of health & safety strategy, compliance and implementation across multiple live projects throughout Central London. This is a leadership position responsible for driving standards, managing HSE Advisors and embedding a proactive safety culture across site teams. You will work closely with senior operational leaders and clients to ensure best-in-class HSE performance across technically demanding M&E schemes. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage health & safety across multiple Central London projects * Oversee and approve all HSE documentation including RAMS, CPPs and risk assessments * Ensure full compliance with UK health & safety legislation and CDM regulations * Manage, mentor and support site-based HSE Advisors * Conduct audits, inspections and performance reviews across sites * Drive continuous improvement in HSE systems and procedures * Lead incident investigations and ensure robust corrective actions * Report on HSE performance to senior management and clients * Promote a strong, positive safety culture across all project teams Requirements * Proven experience as a HSE Manager within construction (M&E experience highly desirable) * Experience delivering commercial, data centre or life sciences projects preferred * Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM * NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (essential) * Chartered Membership of IOSH (desirable) * Demonstrated experience managing HSE teams * Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills * Ability to operate effectively across multiple complex projects What’s On Offer * Market-leading salary (among the best in the sector) * Clear and structured progression within a rapidly growing Tier 1 contractor * Long-term pipeline of secured, high-profile projects * Senior leadership exposure * Supportive, forward-thinking business with strong investment in HSE This is a rare opportunity to join a contractor at an exciting stage of expansion, where health & safety is genuinely prioritised and career progression is actively supported